Our Day Trip to Cartagena

chasncath
chasncath Forum Participant Posts: 1,659
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edited March 2016 in Your stories #1

On Easter Saturday we caught the bus from our campsite gate, here at Los Madriles , to Cartagena. The return fare for the two of us was just 8.40€ and the trip took 40 minutes or so. We first visited Cartagena in 2005, and visited all the Roman ruins, the Castle, the Air-raid shelters and had a boat trip around the bay. This time we were just out for a walk along the promenade, and up and down the Calle Mayor with lots of Spanish families: it wasn’t  a day for visiting museums!

The bus ride was a bit scary crossing the mountains.

The sun was out

Here’s the Roman Theatre

Here’s an odd looking sculpture. Can’t think of caption for him.

Cath was able to renew an acquaintanceship with a nautical chum after 11 years apart.

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  • royandsharont
    royandsharont Forum Participant Posts: 735
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    edited March 2016 #2

    I recognise those views! Probably one of our most favourite places in all of Spain and we have visited numerous times since around 1980. They have done some really nice things in recent years. Last year we had a guided tour of the historical parts with a Spanish guide and we saw things we had never seen before! Good to see Cath has not changed at all. Enjoy the time at Los Madriles. Regards, Roy

  • chasncath
    chasncath Forum Participant Posts: 1,659
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    edited March 2016 #3

    We can see why Cartagena is your favourite, Roy. It's a city with both historical interest and yet a modern vibrancy. Sharing the day with all the Spanish familes, three generations all out walking together as a group, was a delightful experience. And of
    course, they all settled down at the open-air cafes and restaurants for afternoon lunch.

    Cath says " Thank You" 

     

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